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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a more immersive movie and series experience and don't want to spend as much, the TCL S555 is a solid choice, offering slightly better overall picture quality. However, it isn't as well-suited for bright rooms compared to the Amazon Omni QLED. On the other hand, the Amazon Omni QLED costs more, but it could be a better fit if you're interested in watching news, talk shows, or reality TV with enhanced sound quality. It's also a bit better for gaming and provides a more consistent picture quality in diverse lighting conditions, making it more versatile for different types of content and room settings. Both have good color performance and support various HDR formats, but if you're on a budget and prioritize viewing in darker environments, the TCL S555 would likely be the more cost-effective option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD)
- The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S555 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.7
7.0
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Amazon Omni QLED is praised for its upscaling and good SDR brightness, which means it can make lower resolution content look better and has a relatively bright display for viewing in various lighting conditions; however, its colors out of the box and color gamut, while very good, may be less vibrant compared to some other TVs. On the other hand, the TCL S555 offers very good upscaling and even better SDR brightness, ensuring a clear picture in bright rooms, along with a good color gamut that provides a wide range of colors, although its performance in local dimming and contrast could be less impressive than other models.
Cost
$399
$430
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has a price of $399 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $430.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.8
9.07/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8
7.9
9.07/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Amazon Omni QLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV because it has superior contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, essential for dark scenes. The TCL S555 is also apt for such content due to its commendable contrast and black uniformity, although it slightly falls short in local dimming effectiveness compared to the Omni QLED.
Sports
6.0
6.3
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Amazon Omni QLED and the TCL S555 both have fair response time, which affects the clarity of fast-moving objects, making them less ideal for watching sports. The Omni QLED has better motion processing, aiding in smoother transitions during fast action, but it struggles with reflections handling, reducing visibility in bright rooms, whereas the S555 also has poor reflections handling and additionally, a narrower viewing angle that can affect the view from the side.
Gaming
6.4
6.7
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both only fair for gaming.
The Amazon Omni QLED has fair response times and very good input lag, making it suitable for gaming, though its response times are not top-tier. In contrast, the TCL S555 boasts good response times and the best input lag, offering an edge for gamers needing the quickest on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
8.4
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Amazon Omni QLED and the TCL S555 are both strong performers when it comes to watching cartoons and animation due to their excellent color reproduction abilities right out of the box and very good overall color gamuts, which are critical for the vibrant, varied hues often found in animated content. While other factors like color volume, gray uniformity, and contrast play roles in the viewing experience, their high marks in color accuracy and gamut ensure cartoons look vivid and engaging on both TVs.
Bright Room
6.9
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S555 (LCD) to be good for bright room, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Amazon Omni QLED has a fair SDR brightness and fair reflections handling which may not be ideal in very bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL S555 has higher SDR brightness but poorer reflections handling, making it better in bright conditions but could pose a challenge in extremely well-lit environments or if positioned opposite strong light sources.
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How the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $430 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | September 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QL50F601 | 50S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 26" x 44.1" x 3.3" | 25.3" x 43.8" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | Unknown" x Unknown" | 27.2" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.5 lbs | 24.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Jim Martin | April 2023
"This really is a TV designed for the streaming generation ... And it’s good to see support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision because it means more of the content you stream will be available in HDR. Overall, the Omni QLED is an impressive TV. It’s pretty bright, has good contrast and – thanks to those quantum dots – vibrant colours."
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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